John Terry has backed Roy Hodgson's appointment as England manager and said he has "no issue" playing alongside Rio Ferdinand at this summer's European Championships.

The Chelsea captain will stand trial in July accused of racially abusing Ferdinand's brother, Anton, a charge he denies. But despite the tensions the alleged incident could cause between Terry and the Manchester United defender, Terry says he would be happy to play in the team.

"I don't have an issue playing with anyone and never have done," he told the Sun. "I don't pick and choose who plays for England and, if I'm selected to play, it won't become an issue either." Following the allegations the Football Association stripped Terry of the England captaincy, prompting Fabio Capello's resignation.

The Tottenham Hotspur manager, Harry Redknapp, had been considered the favourite to succeed him before the FA appointed Hodgson earlier this week – a decision that Terry supports. "I always thought Roy Hodgson was a genuine candidate and I was surprised no one really mentioned him," he added.

"Clearly all the hype was for Harry Redknapp but the FA have taken their time to appoint the right man to lead us to success and I think this is a great appointment.

"I spoke to Bobby Zamora who worked with him at Fulham and he always spoke highly about Roy. And the Liverpool lads have also publicly supported him."